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Travel with Rick Steves A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.ricksteves.com.
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Midnight In Paris; Hidden Gardens of Paris; Richard Wiese: Born to Explore Updated: 2012-02-12 04:00:00 Description: Rick speaks with Parisians who inspire travelers to explore their city, from its relaxing parks and public spaces to late night strolls and memorable dinners. Also, Richard Wiese, one of today's most adventurous scientist-explore...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pilgrimage of Annie Leibovitz; Open Phones: Extraordinary Travels Updated: 2012-02-05 04:00:00 Description: Photographer Annie Leibovitz talks about her pilgrimage to the homes of famous people from our history across the United States and describes what it meant to zoom in on the places and objects from the icons of our culture. Also, Ric...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Richard Ellis: Polar Bears on Thin Ice; Open Phones: Travel Reports Updated: 2012-01-29 04:00:00 Description: Marine wildlife expert Richard Ellis explains how the loss of the ice cap in the Arctic is accelerating, why wildlife in the region cannot adapt to the effects of global warming, and why this should matter to everyone. Also, Rick takes listene...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Offbeat Turkey: Historical Dives and Exploring the East; Richard Grant's Crazy Adventures In East Africa Updated: 2012-01-22 04:00:00 Description: Guides from Turkey dive into underwater archeology along with sights of Eastern Turkey and adventure traveler Richard Grant explores East Africa in search of the fabled source of the Nile River. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Sides of Mexico: From the Drug War in the North to the Mundo Maya in the South Updated: 2012-01-15 04:00:00 Description: Ed Vulliamy investigates the escalating bloodshed from drug gangs in Northern Mexico and shares what he found in a "post-political" war zone, where few outsiders dare to tread. But Mexico is a big country, so Rick also explores ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Steve Inskeep''s Foreign Intelligence; Vienna a la Fred Plotkin; Open Phones: Travel Resolutions Updated: 2012-01-08 04:00:00 Description: Steve Inskeep assesses international news coverage in the U.S. media, Fred Plotkin describes why Vienna is one of his favorite cities, and listeners share resolutions for enjoying other cultures -- even from the comfort of their own kitchen. For m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Winter In Paris; International New Years Party Updated: 2012-01-01 04:00:00 Description: Rick uncovers holiday traditions from such places as Sicily and Croatia, Scotland and Brazil and gets suggestions for enjoying winter in Paris from a couple of local guides. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including ep...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Christmas Party Updated: 2011-12-25 04:00:00 Description: Rick celebrates Christmas with friends from near and far, hearing about holiday traditions from Holland and Hungary, Sicily and Scotland, learning about the unique ways people light up the season in Santa Fe, and discovering how scientists at ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Christmas Prep 2 Updated: 2011-12-18 04:00:00 Description: Rick is introduced to Santa's European relatives including Baba Noël, Grandfather Frost, Saint Nicholas, Krampus, and even Sammi Claus and Schwartzley. Also friends from Madrid, Rome, London and Lisbon discuss their cities' traditions ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Listener Feedback; Agriturismos In Italy; Key West Updated: 2011-12-11 04:00:00 Description: It's a tropical party town that hosted some of America's best known writers. William McKeen explains the appeal of Key West during its artistic heyday of the 1970s, and as a resort town today. We'll also explore the advantages of stayin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Race to the South Pole; Karachi for Travelers; Changing Dutch Society Updated: 2011-12-04 04:00:00 Description: Rick checks in with a Norwegian team skiing across Antarctica to commemorate the trek of countryman Roald Amundsen; plus, NPR's Steve Inskeep shares what he discovered in the urban muddle of Karachi, Pakistan, and a journalist from The Net...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pilot's Advice to Reduce Travel Stress; Jane & Michael Stern's 'Road Food USA' Updated: 2011-11-27 04:00:00 Description: Jane and Michael Stern share their findings on the best Road Food and authentic regional food specialties they've found around the country and Rick gets a view from the cockpit on ways to help reduce the stress factors associated with flyi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Food Adventures; Going Casual; Travel Reports from Challenged Places Updated: 2011-11-20 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores the flavorful benefits of street food vendors and decidedly unfancy hang outs and checks in with listener travel reports from the tsunami zone in northeast Japan, as well as Mexico City and East Timor. For more information on Tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sojourning Further; Being Human; Turkish Nomads Updated: 2011-11-13 04:00:00 Description: Rick checks in with Reverend Jim Wallis and with "The Darwinian Tourist" to discover what they've learned from their travels to far away lands; hears how life is changing for nomadic sheep herders in Turkey; and celebrates cyclis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paris Art Scene; Irish Writers; Michelangelo's Florence Updated: 2011-11-06 04:00:00 Description: Rick discovers the high form of art in Ireland, language, where the works of poets and playwrights add color to parks and pubs. Plus, he gets tips for enjoying speciality museums in Paris, and explores how growing up in Renaissance-e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Saving Paris Art; Malta; Open Phones: Haunted Europe Updated: 2011-10-30 04:00:00 Description: Rick learns about the extraordinary measures taken by the citizens of Paris in 1939 to protect thousands of priceless art treasures at the Louvre from the coming Nazi invaders and is introduced to the nation of Malta; listeners share...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones: Looking Up Ancestors in Europe; Irish Roots; Highlights of the Low Countries Updated: 2011-10-23 04:00:00 Description: Rick checks in with European tour guides on researching family history in Ireland; listeners discuss meeting relatives in Sweden and Lithuania; and Low Countries Belgium and the Netherlands, where cozy medieval cities or bike rides t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Lunatic Express; Open Phones: Travel Discoveries Updated: 2011-10-16 04:00:00 Description: Carl Hoffman explains what it was like to travel the world on the most notorious, over-crowded trains, planes, busses and ferries — the way most of the planet gets from one city to another. And listeners share their own t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones: Visiting France; Regions of Germany; Cappadocia Updated: 2011-10-09 04:00:00 Description: Guides from Turkey tell us about the surreal scenery of Cappadocia, where you can glide over an endless panorama of colorful "fairy chimneys," or duck your head in a labyrinth of underground cave cities, decorated with Byzantine murals. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Understanding the French Updated: 2011-10-02 04:00:00 Description: We continue our exploration of the differences between French and American culture, with the help of a local tour guide who contrasts the expectations of American and French tourists. Also, a journalist based in Paris returns to delve deeper into u...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From Tuscany to Tango; Finnish Sauna Updated: 2011-09-25 04:00:00 Description: Ferenc Máté shares lessons from 20 years in Tuscany, where he and his wife went to turn a 13th century building into their dream home; Camille Cusumano explains how a passion for the tango made her relocate to Buenos Aires; ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Western Whitewater Adventures; A Readers Grand Tour; Tapas in Spain Updated: 2011-09-18 04:00:00 Description: A seasoned river guide explains how a camping trip down the Colorado River can be a life altering experience; Nancy Pearl recommends more of her favorite books for armchair adventures; and two guides from Madrid explain the protocol for enjoying lo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Poetry After 9/11; Paul Theroux's Tao of Travel Updated: 2011-09-11 04:00:00 Description: Paul Theroux commemorates fifty years of adventures by comparing notes with Rick on how best to engage with the world and the editors of "Poetry After 9-11" discuss how New Yorkers are dealing with the shock of the September 11t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Medieval Castles-Old and New; American Nobleman in Prague Updated: 2011-09-04 04:00:00 Description: Rick learns how medieval castles are being built by hand in France and Arkansas, and gets a closer look at how castles functioned in ancient times. Also, William Lobkowicz, American heir to one of Europe's most famous royal families, shares sto...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Misadventures of Rolf Potts; Open Phones: Budget Eating Tricks Updated: 2011-08-28 04:00:00 Description: Rolf Potts shares his misadventures in Turkey and Libya, and describes how he looks for treasure in towns around the world, including one unassuming hamlet off I-70 in central Kansas. Also, listeners offer tips on good eating, within a travel ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Potsdam; Athens; Open Phones: Favorite Cities Updated: 2011-08-21 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores the historical riches of Potsdam, Germany and dicusses how Athens has grown into a visitor-friendly destination, complete with a new Acropolis museum. Also, adventure cyclist Willie Weir joins Rick from his favorite square in Mad...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Building the Berlin Wall; The Mongol Rally; The Darwinian Tourist Updated: 2011-08-14 04:00:00 Description: Rick looks back fifty years to when the Berlin Wall was built, and discusses with a Berliner what it meant to split the city in half. Also, two participants from a madcap road race from London to Mongolia explain what it's like to finish t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Summer Road Food USA; Interstate-75 Road Trip; Richard Bangs' Adventures Updated: 2011-08-07 04:00:00 Description: Jane and Michael Stern inspire travelers with tales of finding classic American dishes with a regional twist; author Dave Hunter offers tips for navigating Interstate-75 between Michigan and Florida; and Richard Bangs dishes on how advent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rome Beneath the Surface Updated: 2011-07-31 04:00:00 Description: Rick is joined by a tour guide raised in Rome who knows her city inside out. We'll check in on the city's now-trendy Jewish Ghetto, get practical tips for planning a visit, and hear what some of our listeners have discovered in Rome. For m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flirtatious France; Walk Across Israel Updated: 2011-07-24 04:00:00 Description: Two American journalists explain what they've discovered by living in Paris, and by walking across Israel. Elaine Sciolino explains the many ways seduction operates as part of day to day life in France. Also, Martin Fletcher describes what a go...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Going Beyond: Composer Sites in Europe; Portugal Beyond Lisbon; Food Adventures Updated: 2011-07-17 04:00:00 Description: Hear how attending a performance at one of Europe's great concert venues can add to your enjoyment of classical music. A guide from Portugal introduces us to some of the high points away from Lisbon. Also, travel writer Don George shares storie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Off the Grid in Mexico; Baltic Cities; Paul Theroux's Dark Star Safari Updated: 2011-07-10 04:00:00 Description: Paul Theroux describes what a trip the length of Africa taught him, 40 years after serving with the Peace Corps in a village in Malawi. Frugal Traveler Seth Kugel tells us what it was like to spend a week in a small Mexican town he picked at random...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Running a Summer Crepe Stand in France; Washington DC Insider; National Parks in the USA Updated: 2011-07-03 04:00:00 Description: Ken Burns explains why he thinks the National Parks are some of the best things about the United States; a Washington D.C. guide offers tips for enjoying the Nation's Capital like the locals do; and Rick discovers what it&#...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fred Plotkin's Finland; Greece & Turkey: Uneasy Cousins? Updated: 2011-06-26 04:00:00 Description: Rick discusses the tensions behind Greece and Turkey's tumultuous relationship with two women from Greece and Turkey, and travel writer Fred Plotkin shares why Finland is one of his favorite places, especially when the midnight sun produces som...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Europe On A Student's Budget Updated: 2011-06-19 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with his son, Andy Steves, a recent college grad who's learned a few tricks of his own for low-cost travel options in Europe. We'll also check in with the owners of dorm-style lodgings in Northern Ireland and the Swiss Alps, to g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Proper English Hour: Home, High Tea, and Jane Austen's England Updated: 2011-06-12 04:00:00 Description: Bill Bryson examines private life during the Victorian age; London guide Britt Lonsdale explains how to enjoy a proper afternoon tea service; and screenwriter Andrew Davies shares his appreciation for the works of Jane Austen, whose book...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America's Best Zoos; Dutch Society From the Inside Out Updated: 2011-06-05 04:00:00 Description: We'll look at what makes one expert's list for the best zoos in America. And to better understand how one European country stands apart from the rest, we've invited two guides from the Netherlands to explain how the Dutch get along in t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mexico City Updated: 2011-05-29 04:00:00 Description: In terms of culture, history, street life and great food Mexico City is the western hemisphere's equal to many of Europe's great cities — and one of the largest cities in the world. Two former New Yorkers tell us why they we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungarian Countryside; Scottish Highlands and Islands Updated: 2011-05-22 04:00:00 Description: We're heading past the major cities to explore the countryside of both Hungary and Scotland. We'll find out why Lake Balaton has been a favorite getaway for Hungarian families for years. Also, we'll recognize where in Scotland's Hig...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Contemporary EU Issues; Lesser-Known Paris Museums Updated: 2011-05-15 04:00:00 Description: Learn how Europeans are dealing with current economic challenges, and why their approach differs from their American cousins. Also, a Paris-based guide joins Rick to suggest venues where you can get a real taste of Medieval and Impressionist art. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cross-Cultural Family in Italy; Sicilian Vacation Updated: 2011-05-08 04:00:00 Description: What would your life be like if you fell in love overseas, got married, and started to raise a family in another culture? Find out how it works for American Lisa Anderson, who's raising two boys in her husband's hometown in northern Italy. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Urge to Preserve: British Banter, Holy Bones, & Inspired Globe-Jotting Updated: 2011-05-01 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores the slang that separates Brits from their American cousins in an attempt to help travelers avoid being "gob-smacked" by what the locals might say, or labeled as a "plonker." We'll also examine how relics o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Footsteps of Martin Luther; Orthodox Easter Updated: 2011-04-24 04:00:00 Description: Retracing Luther's trek from Germany to Rome, a Lutheran pastor and her husband explain how they traveled as a way to encourage harmony among religious groups in the 21st century. We'll also hear how Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria and Gree...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Simon Winchester's Atlantic; Jim Wallis' Travels Updated: 2011-04-17 04:00:00 Description: Simon Winchester describes what he's learned about the world's busiest ocean, the Atlantic, and the many stories it still has to tell. And Reverend Jim Wallis describes how venturing to war zones and even to the "other side of the trac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ken Burns and the American Civil War; Nancy Pearl's Armchair Travels Updated: 2011-04-10 04:00:00 Description: Filmmaker Ken Burns joins Rick to discuss the American Civil War and what the research for his documentary series taught him. Also, Nancy Pearl recommends favorite armchair travel books and authors who have a gift for conveying the real atmosp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Changing Face of London; Royal Wedding; Turkish Wedding Traditions Updated: 2011-04-03 04:00:00 Description: Neil Taylor discusses how the streets of London are gaining an international flavor with a growing immigrant population and Rick gets a local perspective on the upcoming Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey, including tips on experiencing royal ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Drying the Blue Nile; Naples and Nearby Updated: 2011-03-27 04:00:00 Description: Adventure traveler Richard Bangs discusses the water rights dispute he found surrounding the source of the Blue Nile in Ethiopia when he thought he was going whitewater rafting, and guides from southern Italy describe the energetic&n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Polar Witness: The Last Polar Bear; Penguins on the Brink Updated: 2011-03-20 04:00:00 Description: Wilderness photographer Steven Kazlowski joins Rick to describe how climate change is impacting Polar Bears as well as the wildlife and Native people of the Arctic. Also, author Fen Montaigne explains what he witnessed at a penguin research s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ireland's County Cork; Rolf Potts: Around the World Luggage-Free Updated: 2011-03-13 04:00:00 Description: Irish tour guide Barry Moloney talks of his home turf in Cork, long considered the "rebel south" of Ireland, now gaining a reputation for gastronomy, and travel writer Rolf Potts describes how he was able to journey around the w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paul Theroux and the Peace Corps; The Frugal Traveler's Latin America Updated: 2011-03-06 04:00:00 Description: We commemorate the early days of the Peace Corps with travel writer Paul Theroux, who served as a teacher in Africa in 1963. He'll also share his perspective on when foreign aid does and does not work. Also, Seth Kugel shares highlights from hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jeff Greenwald's Nepal; Open Phones: Spirit-Lifting Travels Updated: 2011-02-27 04:00:00 Description: Travel writer Jeff Greenwald returns to Nepal every year, where ancient Hindu and Buddhist customs are challenged by modern pressures and recent political turmoil. Jeff joins us to describe how much the scene is changing in Nepal, as well as what&#...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alps Skiing; The Monuments Men Today Updated: 2011-02-20 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with one of the original "Monuments Men," a German-born Jew whose family escaped to America and now helps repatriate the treasures of Europe from the caves and castles where the plunder was stashed and later gets tips...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Scent Trail; Open Phones: More Kindness of Strangers Updated: 2011-02-13 04:00:00 Description: We're exploring the perfect souvenir for the person who already has everything. Celia Lyttelton describes how she traveled the world to collect the ingredients for creating her own perfect personal perfume. She explains the powerful connection ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paris Cafes; Celtic Singing Cultures Updated: 2011-02-06 04:00:00 Description: Enjoy Paris like a Parisian as two local guides join us to explain how cafes work as a part of daily life for Parisians, and how visitors can enjoy them, too. Also, guides from Ireland and Wales underscore the reason singing is so important in thei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones: Travel Tricks; Lesser-Known Italy: Fred Plotkin's Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Restoring a Farmhouse in Italy's La Marche Updated: 2011-01-30 04:00:00 Description: Rick discusses basic budget tricks for getting travelers up close to amazing places and people who inhabit them. Also, Italy food expert Fred Plotkin explains why he finds the northeast corner of Italy one of the best places in the world for p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Brazil on a Budget; Croatian Vacation Updated: 2011-01-23 04:00:00 Description: The Frugal Traveler for the New York Times joins us with advice for enjoying Sao Paolo, Rio and the Amazon on a budget. Also, with a history dating back to the 7th century, Croatia has yet to see 20 years as an independent nation. A sense of optimi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eccentric Islands; Backstreet Istanbul Updated: 2011-01-16 04:00:00 Description: The busy city of Istanbul has grown to be the home and cultural centerpiece for millions of Turks. It's also turning into a popular destination for visitors to witness many layers of history on the edge of Europe and Asia. We're detouring i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Food Specialties; Eating Saigon Updated: 2011-01-09 04:00:00 Description: What appears gross to one person, is sometimes a gourmet delicacy for another. Rick puts our appetites to the test as an entrée to understanding a culture while two guides who specialize in gourmet travels from their home base in Tuscan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Waltzing Vienna; The Trip that Changed Me; Africa Road Trip Updated: 2011-01-02 04:00:00 Description: Listeners share memories of trips that made lasting impressions and opened up a world unknown to many Americans, including one man's summer road trip down the length of East Africa. And we'll see how easy it is to celebrate the New Yea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Christmas, Part 3 (Greece, Ulster, Umbria); New Year's in Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Belgium, Wales, Scotland Updated: 2010-12-26 04:00:00 Description: Rick celebrates the holidays by exploring the distinctive ways people observe the Christmas season in Greece, Italy and Ireland and preparing to greet the New Year like locals in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Croatia, Wales and Scotland. For more ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Christmas Preparations, Part 2 Updated: 2010-12-19 04:00:00 Description: Friends from Madrid, Rome, Lisbon, and London tell us about their cities' holiday traditions, and we'll check in on Bulgaria, Switzerland and Austria, plus a listener report about the big Christmas market in Nuremburg, Germany. Get to know ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Christmas Prep, Part 1: Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, Italian Riviera & The West of Ireland; Enjoying Winter In Paris Updated: 2010-12-12 04:00:00 Description: Join us for Part 1 of this year's European Christmas series as we discuss holiday traditions in Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, the Italian Riviera and the rural West of Ireland. and get tips on enjoying Paris in the winter from two locals. For more...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bill Bryson at Home; Antiquities and Archeology; Open Phones: Budget Travel Tricks Updated: 2010-12-05 04:00:00 Description: Bill Bryson found the ultimate bargain travel destination, by staying home to get acquainted with the 19th century English parsonage he lives in. We'll glimpse into just how much the comforts of home have changed in only a few generations' ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Art in Italy Updated: 2010-11-28 04:00:00 Description: Gene Openshaw, co-author of Europe 101, joins Rick to discuss how art can change the way people view the world and certified guides from Rome and Florence share ideas for discovering new ways to look at masterpieces in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Whiskey Trail; More British Slang Updated: 2010-11-21 04:00:00 Description: Kate Hopkins, "The Accidental Hedonist," shares what she learned about whiskey while visiting distilleries across Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Appalachia and Chris Rae investigates the slang that's familiar to Bri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Even More Road Food; Lisbon City Guide Updated: 2010-11-14 04:00:00 Description: Listeners share unforgettable taste treats from their travels while Jane and Michael Stern suggest even more classic American road food worth writing home about. And two Lisbon guides describe the highlights Portugal's capit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Getting Around Europe: Bike Touring; Driving a Tour Bus on the Continent; Walking Across England Updated: 2010-11-07 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores the various ways to see the countryside in Europe, from bike touring at your own pace, to taking the driver's seat on a tour bus, and hiking the English countryside on centuries-old trails. For more infor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Lunatic Express; Open Phones: Travel Discoveries Updated: 2010-10-31 04:00:00 Description: Carl Hoffman describes his experiences traveling on the most notorious, over-crowded trains, planes, busses and ferries from India to the Andes and listeners share their own travel discoveries and suggestions for seeing the world. For mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Geography of Bliss; Open Phones: Travel Fears and Advice Updated: 2010-10-24 04:00:00 Description: Eric Weiner describes what he discovered during his year of researching how people in different countries define happiness and listeners share how they've learned to conquer fear of the unknown in overseas travels. For more information on Trav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD British B and Bs; Aegean Turkey; An Ounce of Prevention Updated: 2010-10-17 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores the benefits of Britain's bed-and-breakfast system, gets a taste of seaside fun and classical culture along the west coast of Turkey and receives tips from a travel medicine epert on what precautions to take before venturing into ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Seasons of Italy: Fred Plotkin, and Listener Discoveries Updated: 2010-10-10 04:00:00 Description: Fred Plotkin, the author of the newly-updated "Italy for the Gourmet Traveler," explains how knowing what food is in season is important to the Italian way of life. And we'll check in with listeners who have stories of what they disco...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Walking Across Paris; Hidden Gardens of Paris Updated: 2010-10-03 04:00:00 Description: Parisian guides offer suggestions on the best ways to explore the city on foot — including how to avoid the crush of rush hour on the Metro — and a Paris-based New York Times journalist shares favorite hideaways among the many quiet, hi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tony Horwitz: Rediscovering the New World; Sailing to Antarctica Updated: 2010-09-26 04:00:00 Description: Columbus was just one in a long line of trans-Atlantic travelers. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, travel writer Tony Horwitz retraces the North American routes of 16th century explorers, and how they changed America before the big waves...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From Tango to Tuscany: Ferenc Mate in Tuscany; Camille Cusumano in Buenos Aires Updated: 2010-09-19 04:00:00 Description: Ferenc Máté tells us what he's learned from 20 years in Tuscany, where he and his wife went to turn a 13th century building into their dream home. Camille Cusumano also joins Rick to explain how a passion for tango led her to live...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lord Alderdice: Road Maps to Peace Updated: 2010-09-12 04:00:00 Description: Lord Alderdice, one of the key political figures who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland, provides us with a look at the personal reasons that fuel political conflict and provoke terrorist acts. He shares his approach for addressing the tensions t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Western Whitewater; More Smithsonian DC; Open Phones Updated: 2010-09-05 04:00:00 Description: Join Rick for stories about how a whitewater river expedition in the western U.S. can be a life-altering experience -- even if you're over age 50. And for city adventures, we'll explore how to best take in the art and culture at Smithsonian's 17 mus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Brilliant Teacher; Southern California Sidetrips Updated: 2010-08-29 04:00:00 Description: The Rhine family of Salem, Oregon explains how they came closer together and what they learned while immersing themselves in a variety of cultures. Also, Rick checks in with a Lonely Planet author who has tips on finding the world, and family fun, in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Barcelona; Michelangelo in Rome Updated: 2010-08-22 04:00:00 Description: With the help of two expert guides to Spain, we'll explore trendy Barcelona where the works of modern artists such as Picasso, Gaudí, and Dalí are a highlight of any visit. Also, travel blogger Angela Nickerson shares the highligh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Elizabeth Gilbert's Committed to 'Eat, Pray, Love;' Notorious Royal Marriages; Michelangelo in Florence Updated: 2010-08-15 04:00:00 Description: Elizabeth Gilbert shares what she's learned about life's most important relationships. Author Leslie Carroll unveils some of the juicy scandals from "Notorious Royal Marriages." Also art history expert William Wallace discusses the early influences ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones: Sick in Europe; Swedish Vacation; Istanbul By Night Updated: 2010-08-08 04:00:00 Description: Guides from Stockholm and Istanbul tell us how to get back to nature in the Swedish countryside, and ideas for enjoying a night on the town in Istanbul -- even during Ramadan. Rick also checks in with listeners about their experiences dealing with me...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungary: Beyond Budapest Updated: 2010-08-01 04:00:00 Description: Join Rick as we explore options for getting beyond the busy capital of Budapest and into the heart of Europe in the countryside of Hungary. Tour guide Peter Polczman takes your calls to highlight the scenic Danube Bend, Lake Balaton, and the winemak...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones: Favorite Road Trips; Summer Roadfood; Whitewater Rafting Updated: 2010-07-25 04:00:00 Description: Rick swaps tales of both American and European road trips; Road Food experts Jane and Michael Stern offer new tips for digging into local specialties; and a longtime river guide shares the thrill of a whitewater adventure. For more information on Tra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Italy Faux Pas; Tuscany versus Umbria Updated: 2010-07-18 04:00:00 Description: Two locally-based guides help melt the age-old rivalries between the regions of Tuscany and its neighbor Umbria in Italy and take a closer look at what makes both such clasic destinations for exploring Italy's scenic small towns and countryside. Plus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Affordable London; Ancient Britain Updated: 2010-07-11 04:00:00 Description: London guides Gillian Chadwick and Tom Hooper discuss the many free activities that make London a top-notch city for visitors. Plus, Rick and British history expert Roy Nicholls describe mysterious sites from ancient and prehistoric times in England ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spirit Of America: Smithsonian DC; America From the Air; The Butterflies of Grand Canyon Updated: 2010-07-04 04:00:00 Description: Explore the spirit of America with Rick as guides from the Museum of American History prep for a patriotic pilgrimage to the sights in the nation's capitol, a novelist reveals how the overwhelming beauty of Grand Canyon inspires her writing, and a ge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Intrepid Adventurers: Richard Starks & Miriam Murcutt; Harry Rutstein & Marco Polo Updated: 2010-06-27 04:00:00 Description: Richard Starks and Miriam Murcutt's assignment to chart a strange river in the jungles of Venezuela turned into an adventure complete with poisoned arrows and guerilla kidnappers that almost did them in. Also, Harry Rutstein shares his three expediti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Christopher Baker's Costa Rica Updated: 2010-06-20 04:00:00 Description: Christopher Baker, one of today's top travel writers, describes the "pura vida" that makes Costa Rica, with seaside resorts on two coasts, an active volcano travlers can safely watch while sipping a nightcap, rainforest and jungle expeditions, and mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Touring Portugal; Open Phones: Making Friends Updated: 2010-06-13 04:00:00 Description: Two guides from Lisbon describe what makes Portugal distinctive today, and share itinerary suggestions for a country that used to be a colonial powerhouse but is now a bargain "backdoor" destination for travelers wanting to enjoy a Mediterranean-styl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stockholm, Sweden; Alexandria, Egypt Updated: 2010-06-06 04:00:00 Description: Marita Bergman explains the rituals Swedes enjoy to accompany the long days marking the start of summer. Also, tour guide Colin Clement describes what drew him to make Alexandria, Egypt his home. He'll tell us what remains visible from the city's pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Roadfood USA; Brittany and Normandy Updated: 2010-05-30 04:00:00 Description: Road Food experts Jane and Michael Stern discuss the best places to find good ol' American breakfasts, hamburgers, or pie a la mode and tour guides from Brittany share tips for a road trip through the villages and battle sites in Northwestern France....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Artist's Safari in Africa; Overseas Travel Medicine Updated: 2010-05-23 04:00:00 Description: We're looking at African wildlife eye to eye, through the perspective of Fred Krakowiak, a wildlife painter who shares his love for Africa with us in his vivid descriptions of a safari. Rick will also interview Doctor Edward Chapnick, the head of tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Portugal's Radical Drug Policy; Blissful Bhutan Updated: 2010-05-16 04:00:00 Description: The policies of Portugal and Bhutan are on the agenda. We'll talk to the man who authored Portugal's law that dropped criminal penalties against all narcotics users. He'll explain what the intention of the revamped policy was, and how it's actually ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Frances Mayes: 20 Years Under the Tuscan Sun Updated: 2010-05-09 04:00:00 Description: Frances Mayes joins Rick to reflect on 20 years of living "Under the Tuscan Sun" -- and how getting in tune with living in Italy can change your sense of time and even help prioritize what matters most in life. For more information on Travel with Ric...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring the English Countryside; Chopin 200 in Poland Updated: 2010-05-02 04:00:00 Description: From stately gardens and picturesque villages to pre-historic stone circles and hillsides haunted by wild ponies, Rick explores the small towns and shires of England and options for touring the enchanting countryside. And, the people of Poland prepa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Munich and Bavaria; Open Phones: Faux Pas in Germany Updated: 2010-04-25 04:00:00 Description: A local Munich guide describes how laid-back, traditional Bavaria, where pretzels and beer combine with legendary castles and fairy tale scenery, plays host to some important anniversaries this year including Oktoberfest and Passion Play. Plus, liste...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Earthy Bulgaria; Planet Ice Updated: 2010-04-18 04:00:00 Description: A native-born guide describes how ancient traditions cross paths with post-Soviet capitalist energy, and the stuffed pepper is king in Bulgaria. Also, nature photographer James Martin shares what he discovered about the world's icy environments -- fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Istanbul City Guide Updated: 2010-04-11 04:00:00 Description: After many centuries, Istanbul still one of the world's greatest and largest cities where neighborhoods retain an intimate character and echoes of past generations remain evident in its narrow streets and ornate monuments. Tan and Lale Aran join Rick...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Beer In Europe; An Irreverent Curiosity Updated: 2010-04-04 04:00:00 Description: Appreciate beer like a European along with Rick in a session comparing the beers and cultures of Europe. Travel writer David Farley also tells us about an eccentric hill town, not far from Rome. It's where a generation of Bohemian residents share sp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Peloponnesian Greece; Michelangelo: The Artist and His Times Updated: 2010-03-28 04:00:00 Description: The essence of ancient Greece is actually an easy drive from the busy city of Athens. We're looking at the pleasures of the Peloponessian Peninsula where historical sites and mythology mix with laid-back small towns and uncrowded beaches. Also, an e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springtime in Southern Spain Updated: 2010-03-21 04:00:00 Description: Another season of spicy, colorful festivals is getting underway in southern Spain. Local guides from Madrid and Seville point out how visitors can take in the traditions, from lively cities to white washed hill towns in the sunny south. They'll expl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The West of Ireland; Field Guide to The Irish Music Session Updated: 2010-03-14 04:00:00 Description: Rick gets ready for St Patrick's Day with a closer look at the traditional side of Ireland and exploring the customs of a traditional Irish music session in its natural habitat -- a pub. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including ep...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pilots Advice to Reduce Travel Stress; Jane & Michael Stern's 'Road Food USA' Updated: 2010-03-07 04:00:00 Description: Around the USA, there are hundreds of affordable, unpretentious, "yum" places serving home cooked meals. Jane and Michael Stern share some of their findings about the best Road Food they've found around the country. They provide a few suggestions f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Richard Ellis: Polar Bears on Thin Ice; Open Phones: Travel Reports Updated: 2010-02-28 04:00:00 Description: Marine wildlife expert Richard Ellis explains how the loss of the ice cap in the Arctic is accelerating, why the wildlife of the region cannot adapt to the effects of global warming, and why this should matter to everyone. Rick also takes listener c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dan Austin: Road Trip Pilgrim; Open Phones: Extended Travels Updated: 2010-02-21 04:00:00 Description: Even if you don't want to climb a mountain, there are many ways to add a deeper sense of purpose to your travels. Dan Austin describes what it takes to be a "Road Trip Pilgrim," and how a tiny travel budget can actually enhance your experience. We...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Greg Mortenson's Afghanistan; Art Simon's Bread for the World Updated: 2010-02-14 04:00:00 Description: The persistent problems Haiti endures are just one example of the need to go beyond relief aid to tackle the root causes of poverty around the world. Greg Mortenson, author of the bestselling "Three Cups of Tea" tells us how he's able to build school...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fred Plotkin's Finland; Greece & Turkey: Uneasy Cousins? Updated: 2010-02-07 04:00:00 Description: Rick finds out what's behind the tensions between neighboring countries Greece & Turkey and travel writer Fred Plotkin talks Finland. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related deta...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rome City Guide Updated: 2010-01-31 04:00:00 Description: The city that defined the word "civilization" 2000 years ago, Rome today boasts an extravagant collection of more history, art, and culture than any other city in the world. Two locals offer Rick insider tips on experiencing the less crowded corners ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mexican Borderlands: The Rio Grande and Baja California Updated: 2010-01-24 04:00:00 Description: We're taking a look at two parts of Mexico's northern borderlands. Keith Bowden spent the better part of a winter canoeing the length of the Rio Grande from El Paso to the Gulf, and he tell us what surprises he found. Also, the author of guidebooks ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Salman Rushdie: "The Enchantress of Florence" & Sailing the Eastern Mediterranean Updated: 2010-01-17 04:00:00 Description: Rick's guest, Sir Salman Rushdie, explains the motivation for his novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," and offers suggestions on how to confront the cultural clash between "East and West" Also, sailing expert Anthony Sandberg joins Rick with recomme...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD End of the Orient Express; A Summer in Tehran Updated: 2010-01-10 04:00:00 Description: Rick toasts the end of the train line known as the Orient Express and continues east to hear about filmaker Justine Shapiro's experience living in Tehran over a summer with her six year old son. Plus, we have a new set of listener haiku about Venice....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones: Wrinkles (Faux Pas and Packing Tips); Marty Essen's "Cool Creatures, Hot Planet" Updated: 2010-01-03 04:00:00 Description: We're checking in with our listeners for stories of cross-cultural faux pas. We'll share tips for packing light with just a carry-on, and still looking good at dinner after you unpack in your hotel room. We'll also meet a man who developed a new resp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International New Years Eve Updated: 2009-12-27 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores some of the many ways to welcome new year with friends from Scotland, Holland, Hungary, Spain, Sicily, Turkey, and even Australia and Japan. Plus, guests share tips, direct from France, on how to put a little sunshine on our table by ea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Christmas Traditions Updated: 2009-12-20 04:00:00 Description: Some of Rick's European friends from Spain, Hungary, Holland, Sicily, Scotland, and Australia share how different cultures celebrate from Saint Nicholas Day to Epiphany and offer advice for a holiday trip to Paris. For more information on Travel with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Family Christmas in Wales; Sheep in your Travels Updated: 2009-12-13 04:00:00 Description: This week, we'll hear about the sheep and lambs that dot the hills of rural Britain from an accomplished breeder who welcomes tourists to his sheep farm in rural Wales. Rick discovers a few new tricks they use to train the dogs that herd the flocks...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Christmas in Rome and Santa Fe; Eiffel's Tower; Frommer's Las Vegas Updated: 2009-12-06 04:00:00 Description: Author Jill Jonnes joins Rick to discuss who was in the crowd 120 years ago to view The Eiffel Tower, and how radio saved it from being demolished. Also, Pauline Frommer offers tips for all kinds of fun in Las Vegas away from the casinos on the Strip...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Smart Help for the Developing World Updated: 2009-11-29 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores practical solutions to addressing world hunger in the 21st century with guests from a preacher-economist who heads a non-profit agency advocating for the interests of hungry people around the world to a Kenyan agricultural specialist wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Pilgrim's Italy; Hans Peter's Trek to Santiago de Compostela Updated: 2009-11-22 04:00:00 Description: Rick takes a contemporary look at ancient religious paths in Europe and discovers that 21st century travelers in search of religious-themed journeys can find inspiration crossing paths with ancient religious shrines, including the old pilgrim's trail...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Whiskey Trail; More British Slang Updated: 2009-11-15 04:00:00 Description: There's a great deal of history and national pride in a shot of whiskey. Kate Hopkins, "The Accidental Hedonist," joins Rick to share what she learned about The Drink while visiting distilleries across Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Appalachia. Also, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Photographing Machu Picchu; New Mexico; Who is Ataturk? Updated: 2009-11-08 04:00:00 Description: An architectural photographer shares tips on capturing the spirit of Machu Picchu with a camera, a guidebook author with an appetite for the unusual tells us how her home state of New Mexico has a different aroma from the rest of the American Southwe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 1000 Places to See Before You Die; Haunted Europe Updated: 2009-11-01 04:00:00 Description: Patricia Schultz, author of the best-seller "A Thousand Places to See Before you Die" joins Rick to talk about narrowing down some of her favorite places to visit. And, for Halloween, All Souls Day, and Day of the Dead observances, Rick fields calls ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flight Tips; Rural Japan; Even More Kindness of Strangers Updated: 2009-10-25 04:00:00 Description: Rick experiences traditional Japanese culture with help from Lonely Planet author, Andrew Bender and learns from travel writer Don George about the Kindness of Strangers and how interacting with the locals -- regardless of the language barrier -- can...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Art Outside the Museum; The Monuments Men Updated: 2009-10-18 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores art found outside museums in the everyday scene of Europe and author Robert Edsel shares stories of the "Monuments Men" who helped rescue masterpieces of Western art from the Nazis during and after World War Two and whose work continues...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Week in Provence Updated: 2009-10-11 04:00:00 Description: Whether you make it your home base for a few days or for good Provence in southeast France is what most Americans imagine of the French countryside. Two specialists in touring France join Rick and take your calls to unveil what makes Provence a disti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Berlin Wall: 20 Years Later Updated: 2009-10-04 04:00:00 Description: As Berliners prepare to celebrate German Reunification Day Rick chats with three residents about the upcoming 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and hears stories about the Cold War days and current challenges from listeners who have ex...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Scent Trail; More Kindness of Strangers Updated: 2009-09-27 04:00:00 Description: Celia Lyttelton shares her story of how she traveled the world to collect the ingredients for her own perfect personal perfume -- the perfect souvenir for the person who already has everything -- and explains the powerful connection fragrances hold b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Outsiders in the Muslim World Updated: 2009-09-20 04:00:00 Description: Two American travelers reveal the hidden sub-cultures in the Muslim World of the Middle East and North Africa. Looking behind the veil, our guests are an American Muslim who spent a year on her own getting acquainted with the region and a gay travel ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mexico City Updated: 2009-09-13 04:00:00 Description: One of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City is often compared to some of Europe's great cities in terms of culture, history, street life, and great food. Yet despite being considered the western hemisphere's equal to many European capitols, i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Urge to Preserve: British Banter, Holy Bones, and Inspired Globe-Jotting Updated: 2009-09-06 04:00:00 Description: Rick examines the slang that separates the Brits from their American cousins in an effort to help travelers avoid being "gob-smacked" by what the locals might say, and appearing as a "plonker". Also, Rick discusses how perserving the rags and bones o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tangier Tourism; Arctic Wisdom Updated: 2009-08-30 04:00:00 Description: One of Tangier's local tour guides offers suggestions for visiting the enigmatic gateway city to North Africa that is currently being restored to its former Art Deco glory. Also, for something completely different, photographer Steven Kazlowski share...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Budget Phone Tips; Travel for the Birds; Albania for Tourists Updated: 2009-08-23 04:00:00 Description: Join Rick as he learns about the fascinating relationship between two of North America's most iconic birds -- owls and woodpeckers -- and how they help us better understand the different landscapes on our continent. Listeners also offer budget tips o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Budapest Updated: 2009-08-16 04:00:00 Description: Rick examines the enduring appeal of Hungary's capital city and how, after centuries of being a melting pot of cultures, Budapest continues to be one of the world's truly grand cities, with some of the tastiest food in Europe. Joining Rick, two Hunga...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Misadventures of Rolf Potts; Open Phones: Budget Eating Updated: 2009-08-09 04:00:00 Description: Rolf Potts shares his tales and misadventures as a travel writer and Rick shares ideas with listeners on how to eat on a budget while traveling on vacation overseas. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eccentric Islands; Backstreet Istanbul Updated: 2009-08-02 04:00:00 Description: The busy city of Istanbul is now home to millions of Turks and is emerging as one of the hottest places for visitors. Rick delvs into the backstreets with suggestions for enjoying the city like the locals do -- from corners of the Grand Bazaar and To...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Sedaris: An American in Paris and Tokyo Updated: 2009-07-26 04:00:00 Description: Humorist and frequent traveler David Sedaris tells us how he's settled in as a 50-something ex-pat in Europe. David helps us tackle the gender of French nouns — sort of — and compares notes with Rick on the most irritating things about to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More Geography of Bliss; Finding More Classical Music in Europe Updated: 2009-07-19 04:00:00 Description: Is the current economic downturn taking a toll on you? We'll investigate what makes people from different cultures happy, with NPR's Eric Weiner, as he updates us on the findings from his book "The Geography of Bliss." We'll also consider our optio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paris City Guide Updated: 2009-07-12 04:00:00 Description: If you haven't seen Paris, you really haven't yet tasted the best of Europe. French tour guide Patrick Vidal joins Rick for an insider's perspective on the style and substance that makes Paris the world capital of culture. We'll also hear from listen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Visiting Washington DC; More Places to See in the USA & Canada Updated: 2009-07-05 04:00:00 Description: Rick celebrates Independence day, gathering tips for visiting Washington D.C. from Pauline Frommer and Jay Inslee, who represents Rick's home district in Congress. Also, Patricia Schultz inspires listeners with a follow-up to her book "Thousand Place...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Art in Italy Updated: 2009-06-28 04:00:00 Description: Whether you studied art history in college, or you just want to be a good sport on your next trip to Europe, we'll see how art can change the way you look at the world. Rick is joined by the co-author of his Europe 101 book on art appreciation, and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Odysseys Updated: 2009-06-21 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with Scott Huler about his voyage in the Mediterranean to re-trace the steps of Ulysses and what he learned about himself 3,000 years after "The Odyssey." Also, a writer from Forbes.com shares with listeners the lengths some intrepid trav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Flying in Coach; The Ridiculous Race Updated: 2009-06-14 04:00:00 Description: Rick gets advice from a flight attendant on how to enjoy flying in the coach section of the plane, including tips for getting a good seat, and hears from two Hollywood comedy writers who challenged each other to see who could make it around the world...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD D-Day Sites; Open Phones: Summer Travel Plans Updated: 2009-06-07 04:00:00 Description: The beaches of Normandy, France hold the memories of thousands who fought -- and many who died -- to bring an end to Europe's Nazi tyranny in 1944. Rick commemorates the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings with an expert guest on D-Day sites who g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Fred Plotkin's "Chow Italia" Updated: 2009-05-31 04:00:00 Description: Italians have always believed in eating locally and in-season, and that's exactly what Italian food expert Fred Plotkin recommends when he joins Rick to talk about chowing well in Italia. Fred gives tips for helping travelers savor the variety of reg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Castles in Europe; High School Visionaries Updated: 2009-05-24 04:00:00 Description: For centuries castles were considered the high points of their communities. Join Rick as he talks castles with an expert guide from Wales and offers recommendations for which sites travelers to visit -- from historical ruins to converted B&Bs, all th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rome: Beneath the Surface Updated: 2009-05-17 04:00:00 Description: Rick brings centuries of Roman history to life as he takes a closer look at some of the sites found on the streets of Rome, checks in on the city's now-trendy Jewish Ghetto, offers practical tips for planning a visit, hears what some of our listeners...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The European Union in 2009 Updated: 2009-05-10 04:00:00 Description: After World War Two, European visionaries dreamed of cooperation and peace between countries in the hopes to prevent another devastating war. Today, we celebrate this vision through Europe Day and the European Union with a panel of European citizens ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Music Festivals in Europe; Ask Arthur Frommer Updated: 2009-05-03 04:00:00 Description: Budget travel guru Arthur Frommer joins Rick to compare notes on recent travel trends, and share ideas for seeing the world in a down economy. Also, Margret Hemmen provides tips on how to research for some of the year's biggest music festivals, since...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Smart Help for the Developing World Updated: 2009-04-26 04:00:00 Description: We explore practical solutions to addressing world hunger. Rick's guests include a preacher-economist who heads a non-profit agency that advocates for the interests of hungry people around the world. And we'll hear from a Kenyan agricultural special...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Travel with Kids Updated: 2009-04-19 04:00:00 Description: For some parents, fear of flying means wondering how their kid will behave on the plane. Rick shares practical advice and pointers on traveling with children ranging from toddlers to teens. From acclimating kids to the streets of Rome to leaning how ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Easter in the Holy Land; Footsteps of Saint Paul Updated: 2009-04-12 04:00:00 Description: Rick celebrates Easter by learning about Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the Mediterranean region, where Saint Paul traveled, calling one of our listeners to hear about her year spent volunteering at non-profit projects around the world, and expl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spain and the Spring Festivals of Andalucia Updated: 2009-04-05 04:00:00 Description: Local guides from Madrid and Seville share tips on how to experience Spain's colorful southern festivals, from lively cities to white-washed hill towns, explain how Spaniards maintain traditions in Seville, and discuss why many consider it the most r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Barging Thru France & Open Phones: Kindness of Strangers Updated: 2009-03-29 04:00:00 Description: The captain of a passenger barge based in Burgundy joins Rick to explain the fine art of cruising France's intimate network of canals and how this dimension of traveling through the French countryside brings with it new pleasures. And we'll hear stor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Brilliant Teacher Around the World; Southern California Sidetrips Updated: 2009-03-22 04:00:00 Description: If travel is the best education - imagine what you could learn when you take a year off to take your family around the world? We'll hear how an average family of five engaged in "world schooling," and how it brought them closer together as they spe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ireland: 2009 Updated: 2009-03-15 04:00:00 Description: Recent changes in the global economy are showing up now in Ireland -- which the European Union used to call one of its best examples of investing in small countries. We'll get an update on the downturn of the "Celtic Tiger," which promises to keep pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bill Holm: American in Iceland; Winter in Alaska Updated: 2009-03-08 04:00:00 Description: Writer Bill Holm explains how the view from his cottage on the coast of Iceland illumanates the view of his home in small town Minnesota, and contrasts American culture with that of economically-strapped Iceland. Also, from Homer, Alaska, Geo Beach i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Everyday Italian Cuisine Updated: 2009-03-01 04:00:00 Description: Italy's distinctive regional cuisines are a high point for many travelers, but the disinctive customs Italians have for their food and drink sometimes baffles American visitors. Two Italian food guides chat with Rick to lay out the tenents of good ev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Estonia Updated: 2009-02-22 04:00:00 Description: Estonia is emerging from years under Soviet domination and turning into a popular destination for travelers looking to mix old world charm with the energy of the "new Europe." Join Rick as he uncovers Estonia, one of Europe's little surpises, from th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Romantic Travel Destinations Updated: 2009-02-15 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with listeners about finding time for a little romance in our travels and takes calls and emails about the most romantic destinations, including the perfect place for a proposal or honeymoon. Join us for a Valentine's theme with your sugge...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springtime in The Netherlands; Cycling Across Colombia Updated: 2009-02-08 04:00:00 Description: Bicycles are a popular way to get around town in the Netherlands as part of the efficient Dutch culture. We're checking in on one of Europe's most well-ordered countries, including suggestions for taking in the extraordinary spring flower festivals...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Comfort Food Updated: 2009-02-01 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores some of the comfort foods his European friends enjoy in Paris, Madrid, and Tuscany, and shares how travelers can enjoy them during a visit to these regions. We'll get advice on preparing and eating escargot and steak tartare, get a reci...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Helen Thayer: Walking the Gobi Desert Updated: 2009-01-25 04:00:00 Description: Helen Thayer, one of the most remarkable adventure travelers of our time, dreamed of trekking across Mongolia since she was a schoolgirl. At the age of 63, she and her husband became the first people to walk the entire length of the Gobi desert -- th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prague and the Czech Countryside Updated: 2009-01-18 04:00:00 Description: Prague has become a contender as one of Europe's most popular cities for visitors. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, two tour guides based in Prague join Rick and our listeners to describe the scene in the Czech capital. They'll offer tips o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rick Steves in Iran, part two: Iran for Tourists Updated: 2009-01-11 04:00:00 Description: We conclude our two-part series about Iran on the next Travel with Rick Steves... with an exploration of what the country offers as a tourist destination. Rick is joined by the Lonely Planet's "Iran" guidebook author, and by a tour organizer who s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rick Steves in Iran: Perplexing Issues Updated: 2009-01-04 04:00:00 Description: We start a two-part series about one of the most perplexing countries in the Middle East on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. Rick learns about the culture, politics, and people of Iran from two Iranian-American experts, a journalist and a prof...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International New Years Eve Traditions Updated: 2008-12-28 04:00:00 Description: One of the delights of traveling to other countries is finding new ways to celebrate familiar holidays. This week, we explore some of the many ways to welcome in the new year with friends from Scotland, Holland, Hungary, Spain, Sicily, Turkey and ev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Christmas Updated: 2008-12-21 04:00:00 Description: Join Rick and some of his friends from Spain, Hungary, Holland, Sicily, Scotland, and Australia join us to explain their holiday traditions. And we'll get advice for a family holiday trip to Paris. Come along for a taste of the many flavors of Christ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Last Polar Bear; Christmas in Rome and London Updated: 2008-12-14 04:00:00 Description: Polar bears may be the top of the food chain, but they're taking a serious hit from climate change at the top of the world. This week, we meet wilderness photographer Steven Kazlowski. He's spent years getting acquainted with the Arctic, and tells us...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Johnny Jet's Internet Guide to Travel Updated: 2008-12-07 04:00:00 Description: Johnny Jet is the ultimate frequent flyer. He turned a fear of flying into a travel career that takes him overseas more than he stays at home. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Johnny updates us on trends in air travel, and shares his tips for ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Celtic Fringes of Britain: Wales & Scotland Updated: 2008-11-30 04:00:00 Description: Two of Rick's favorite tour guides from Scotland and Wales join Rick to contrast the charms of Wales and Scotland and discuss the distinctions travelers can find in the United Kingdom, including a far more interesting taste of the authentic culture t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eric Weiner's 'Geography of Bliss' Updated: 2008-11-23 04:00:00 Description: When self-described grump Eric Weiner took a year off from being an NPR correspondent to search for the happiest countries in the world he found some surprising reasons why people are content with the places they call home. Eric joins Rick to discuss...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Odysseys Updated: 2008-11-16 04:00:00 Description: Have you ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place, or heard the tempting call of the sirens to forget about your plans? These are some of the experiences Scott Huler had on a six month voyage to re-trace the steps of Ulysses. On this week'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rescuing Da Vinci: How the Allies Saved The World's Masterpieces from World War Two Updated: 2008-11-09 04:00:00 Description: Robert Edsel, author of "Rescuing DaVinci" and producer of the documentary film "The Rape of Europa" joins Rick to describe Hitler's obsession with art, and how a special unit of Allies, known as the Monuments Men, re-patriated Europe's treasures aft...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Turkey: Beyond Istanbul Updated: 2008-11-02 04:00:00 Description: Turkey has become a favorite haunt of travelers who look for a distinct and welcoming culture -- living on top of layers of history from the civilizations of long ago. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, tour guide Meli Seval introduces us to the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 1000 Places to See Before You Die Updated: 2008-10-26 04:00:00 Description: Patricia Schultz, author of the best-seller "A Thousand Places to See Before you Die", brings focus to your travel dreams by narrowing down some of her favorite places to visit. Later, Rick takes listener calls and emails sharing travel plans and ins...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tony Wheeler's "Lonely Planet" Updated: 2008-10-19 04:00:00 Description: Rick compares notes with Tony Wheeler, founder of what has become the world's largest travel empire -- Lonely Planet. Tony shares some of the tales he chronicles in his book, "Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story" and how his passion for wo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tony Horwitz: Rediscovering the New World, and Sailing to Antarctica Updated: 2008-10-12 04:00:00 Description: Travel writer Tony Horwitz retraces the North American routes of 16th century explorers, and examines how they changed America before the big wave of European settlers arrived. Also, sailing expert Anthony Sandberg reveals what we'll find in today's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Impressions of Iran Updated: 2008-10-05 04:00:00 Description: Rick shares notes with his Iranian-American filmmaking consultant about their recent trip to Iran to film a special for public television. We'll hear what "family values" means to the average Iranian, and how some of them circumnavigate the taboos of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Berlin City Guide Updated: 2008-09-28 04:00:00 Description: Berlin is asserting itself as one of the world's powerhouse cities, and one of Europe's more affordable destinations for newcomers. Rick chats with an American who calls Berlin home, and gets an update on the city's attractions including the intense ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD David Sedaris: An American in Paris and Tokyo Updated: 2008-09-21 04:00:00 Description: Humorist and frequent traveler David Sedaris tells us how he's settled in as a 50-something ex-pat in Europe on the next Travel with Rick Steves. And he shares a few surprises about what he found in Japan - where he went to learn to quit smoking. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chow Italia: Fred Plotkin's Gourmet Italy Updated: 2008-09-14 04:00:00 Description: Italians have always believed in eating locally and in season. Italian food expert Fred Plotkin joins us on this week's Travel with Rick Steves to help us travel with an informed palate to savor the variety of regional Italian cuisine specialties. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lord Alderdice: Road Maps to Peace Updated: 2008-09-07 04:00:00 Description: Lord Alderdice, one of the key political figures who helped resolve Northern Ireland's long-standing "troubles" between its Catholic and Protestant citizens, joins Rick as a special guest to discuss the tensions facing the United States and its allie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Outsiders in the Muslim World Updated: 2008-08-31 04:00:00 Description: Two American travelers reveal the hidden sub-cultures in the Muslim World of the Middle East and North Africa. Looking behind the veil, our guests are an American Muslim who spent a year on her own getting acquainted with the region and a gay travel ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring Sicily & Germany's Black Forest Updated: 2008-08-24 04:00:00 Description: If you like the people and rhythm of Italy you'll love Sicily. Tour guide Alfio di Mauro offers insider tips on getting the most out of a vacation to the frenzied-yet-laid-back island. Also, German tour guide Christoph Dressler tempts Rick with ideas...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungary: Beyond Budapest Updated: 2008-08-17 04:00:00 Description: Filled with a proud Imperial history, friendly formality, hundreds of hot springs, and some of Europe's spicier home cooking, Hungary is a cultural goulash. Rick explores options for getting beyond the busy capital of Budapest into the heart of Hunga...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bulgaria; An Ounce of Prevention Updated: 2008-08-10 04:00:00 Description: Caught in the cultural crosshairs of Europe, Bulgaria is emerging as one of Eastern Europe's bargains. Travelers to Bulgaris can expect Ancient Byzantine and Ottoman influences and experience Mummers and midwives keeping traditions dating back to the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Art-Lovers Guide to Europe Updated: 2008-08-03 04:00:00 Description: Art history specialist, co-author of "Europe 101" and original "Europe Through the Gutter" travel partner Gene Openshaw joins Rick to inspire us with a close-up view of masterpieces including paintings, sculptures and architecture travelers can't aff...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Jamaica and Jordan Updated: 2008-07-27 04:00:00 Description: Home of rasta and reggae, the small island of Jamaica offers big personality, a distinctive accent, waterfall zip lines, and snorkeling with dolphins. Thanks to all this and more, Jamaica is one of the most popular getaways in the Caribbean. And, for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Salman Rushdie's "The Enchantress of Florence" & Sailing the Eastern Mediterranean Updated: 2008-07-20 04:00:00 Description: Salman Rushdie joins Rick to discuss how to confront the cultural clash between East and West and explain the motivation for his latest novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," which revolves around the earliest contacts between Europeans and 16th centu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Week in Provence Updated: 2008-07-13 04:00:00 Description: Whether you make it your home base for a few days, or for good, Provence charms any traveler hoping to expeirence traditional French countryside. Two France experts join Rick to take listener calls and unveil what makes Provence such a distinctive re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD America the Beautiful & Route 66 Updated: 2008-07-06 04:00:00 Description: Rick talks with the editor at Life Books about their new photo essay on one hundred of the most compelling places to visit in the USA. And we'll get re-acquainted with Route 66 and the appeal it still holds for a classic road trip thru the heart of m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Artist's Safari in Africa; Travel Medicine Updated: 2008-06-29 04:00:00 Description: Fred Krakowiak, a wildlife painter who shares his love for Africa with us through his vivid descriptions of a safari, shows Rick what Africa looks like through the eyes of a painter, and Doctor Edward Chapnick, the head of travel medicine at a major ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Midsommer's Guide to Sweden Updated: 2008-06-22 04:00:00 Description: Stockholm-based tour guide Marita Bergman provides a glimpse into the attractions of her home city and takes listener calls on suggestions for exploring the Swedish countryside. Marita also explains how Swedish society provides for raising a familiy,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Costa Rica Updated: 2008-06-15 04:00:00 Description: With seaside resorts on two coasts, volcano, rainforest, jungle, and more species of birds and butterflies than almost anywhere else on earth, Costa Rica is a naturalist's eco-dream. Travel writer Christopher Baker gives us a taste of Costa Rica's "p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Travel with Kids Updated: 2008-06-08 04:00:00 Description: For some parents, fear of flying means wondering how their kid will behave on the plane. Rick shares practical advice and pointers on traveling with children ranging from toddlers to teens. From acclimating kids to the streets of Rome to leaning how ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Travel Budget Tricks Updated: 2008-05-25 04:00:00 Description: The weaker value of the US dollar doesn't have to bust your budget and get in the way of enjoying the European vacation you've always dreamed of. From finding affordable accommodations in hot spots such as London, Madrid and Paris to exploring emergi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring D-Day Sites Updated: 2008-05-18 04:00:00 Description: The beaches of Normandy hold the memories of the thousands who fought -- and the many who died -- to bring an end to Europe's Nazi tyranny in 1944. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll explore options for visiting the sites connected with D-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rome City Guide Updated: 2008-05-11 04:00:00 Description: With an extravagant collection of more history, art, and culture than any other city in the world, Rome defined the word "civilization" two thousand years ago. Today, two of Rome's best tour guides join Rick to take listener calls, point out the cit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Istanbul City Guide Updated: 2008-05-04 04:00:00 Description: Now one of the world's largest cities, Istanbul retains its intimate character with the echoes of generations still evident in its narrow streets and ornate monuments. Rick's friends Tan and Lale Aran join us for a guide to their rapidly growing city...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eric Weiner and The Geography of Bliss Updated: 2008-04-27 04:00:00 Description: When self-described grump Eric Weiner took a year off from being an NPR correspondent to search for the happiest countries in the world he found some surprising reasons why people are content with the places they call home. Eric joins Rick to discuss...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Earth Day 2008: Sailing & Endangered Sites Updated: 2008-04-20 04:00:00 Description: Rick reviews the World Monuments Fund list of the "100 Most Endangered Sites" and finds out what's putting them at risk, and what we can do to help. Also, Rick is joined by the founder of the Olympic Circle Sailing Club in Berkeley, California, and l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An American Travel Guide to China Updated: 2008-04-13 04:00:00 Description: The old China travelers once knew is undergoing radical changes, mixing some of the world's oldest cultural heritage with futuristic city sklines and making way for the next generation of tourists. In fact, it's changing so rapidly, travelers need mo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Paris City Guide Updated: 2008-04-06 04:00:00 Description: If you haven't seen Paris you haven't tasted the best of Europe. French tour guide Patrick Vidal joins Rick for an insider's perspective on the style and substance that make Paris a cultural capital. We'll also hear from listeners with their own sugg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alaska Overview & Road Tripping with Kids Updated: 2008-03-30 04:00:00 Description: Alaska is a dream destination for many, but the cost and logistics of traveling to America's last frontier can seem almost as imposing as the spectacular scenery. Lonely Planet author Aaron Spitzer joins Rick to discuss travel options for first-timer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Road Trip Pilgrim Updated: 2008-03-23 04:00:00 Description: Rick's guest Dan Austin describes what it takes to be a "Road Trip Pilgrim," and how a tiny travel budget can actually enhance your experience. Even if you don't want to climb a mountain, there are many ways to add a deeper sense of purpose to your t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dublin City Guide Updated: 2008-03-16 04:00:00 Description: Irish tour guide Stephen McPhilmey takes listener calls to explain how the high-tech boom and pop-culture scene have skyrocketed Dublin's stature in recent years and how that's changing the character of the Irish capital. Find out why people across t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Berlin City Guide Updated: 2008-03-09 04:00:00 Description: Berlin is re-asserting itself as one of the world's powerhouse cities, and one of Europe's more-affordable cities for newcomers. Rick gets an update on the city's attractions and energy from an American who now calls Berlin his home and discovers how...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Celtic Fringes of Britain: Wales & Scotland Updated: 2008-03-02 04:00:00 Description: Two of Rick's favorite tour guides from Scotland and Wales join Rick to contrast the charms of Wales and Scotland and discuss the distinctions travelers can find in the United Kingdom, including a far more interesting taste of the authentic culture t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Traveling on your stomach: Everyday Italian Cuisine Updated: 2008-02-24 04:00:00 Description: Italy's distinctive regional cuisines are a high point for many travelers, but the disinctive customs Italians have for their food and drink sometimes baffles American visitors. Two Italian food guides chat with Rick to lay out the tenents of good ev...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thorny Issues: Turkey and Tibet Updated: 2008-02-17 04:00:00 Description: With the help of two politically-savvy Turks from Istanbul, we'll discuss some of the trickier political issues facing both Turkey and Tibet today and hear how Turkey is preparing for a formal relationship with the European Union. And, a Lonely Plane...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Romance and Authenticity Updated: 2008-02-10 04:00:00 Description: Rick and travel guru Don George share advice with listeners about romantic getaways, B&Bs, and connecting with the locals. We'll also hear Jennifer Cox's story of traveling the world to find a soulmate -- and where she found him -- and get a first-ha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rescuing Da Vinci: How the Allies Saved The World's Masterpieces from World War Two Updated: 2008-02-03 04:00:00 Description: Robert Edsel, author of "Rescuing DaVinci" and producer of the documentary film "The Rape of Europa" joins Rick to describe Hitler's obsession with art, and how a special unit of Allies, known as the Monuments Men, re-patriated Europe's treasures aft...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Australia & Mardi Gras in New Orleans Updated: 2008-01-27 04:00:00 Description: From kangaroos to Carnival, Rick focuses on the attractions of Australia, and the celebrations surrounding Mardi Gras parties and parades in New Orleans. Rick explores Aussie culture and New Orleans with Lonely Planet experts. We'll also hear how Mar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Retiring in Mexico Updated: 2008-01-20 04:00:00 Description: Rick and his guests Carl Franz and Lorena Havens, authors of the "People's Guide to Mexico," discuss what it takes to retire in Mexico and reminisce about how they first met in the 1970s and what "following your bliss" entailed back during the early ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD More on London 2008 Updated: 2008-01-13 04:00:00 Description: We're including material we weren't able to fit into last week's program about London in this podcast and web extra feature. Tour guides Tom Hooper and Gillian Chadwick return with Rick to take calls from a couple of Seattle-area listeners to KUOW. T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD London 2008 Updated: 2008-01-06 04:00:00 Description: Two of Rick's favorite London guides clue us in on what's new for 2008 and offer tips on how to navigate the city sprawl while finding characteristic neighborhoods without getting lost in the Underground. And we'll compare notes with listeners on bud...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International New Year's Traditions Updated: 2007-12-30 04:00:00 Description: Explore the many ways our friends from Scotland, Holland, Hungary, Spain, Sicily, Turkey and even Australia welcome in the new year and get a report from one of our traveling listeners about his recent trip-of-a-lifetime to Ecuador. We've all got t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Christmas Traditions Updated: 2007-12-23 04:00:00 Description: Rick takes listener calls about travel during the holidays, and phones a few of his friends in Europe to find out how they're celebrating Christmas. We'll also hear about guarding traditions in Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Ireland and Portugal, and h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD International Christmas Traditions Updated: 2007-12-16 04:00:00 Description: Rick's friends from Spain, Hungary, Holland, Sicily, Scotland, and Australia explain how they observe the holidays including what happens on Saint Nicholas Day and Epiphany as part of their Christmas festivities. And we'll also get some advice for a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Christmas in Rome and London Updated: 2007-12-09 04:00:00 Description: Have you ever thought about spending Christmas in Rome or London? We'll get you in the right holiday mood with this special podcast extra preview of next week's brand new show on International Christmas traditions. Local Rome tour guides Susanna Perr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Open Phones and Traveler Faux Pas Updated: 2007-12-02 04:00:00 Description: Rick fields listener calls and emails dealing with stories of travel adventures -- and a few misadventures. From faux pas to favorite food overseas, Rick spends a full hour on the lessons learned from "travelers' school of hard knocks." For more info...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tony Wheeler's "Lonely Planet" Updated: 2007-11-25 04:00:00 Description: Tony Wheeler, founder of what has become the world's largest travel empire, Lonely Planet, shares some of the tales that he chronicles in his new book, "Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story." Rick compares notes with Tony as he recalls the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Conscientious Travel; Oceania to Amsterdam Updated: 2007-11-18 04:00:00 Description: Some of the best souvenirs from a trip overseas are making connections with people and cultures on local terms. Rick takes a closer look at how we can have a positive impact on the places we visit, and Jeff Greenwald of EthicalTraveler.org shares his...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Travel Stories and Today's Republic of Turkey Updated: 2007-11-04 04:00:00 Description: With recent concerns about how Turkey deals with Kurdish separatists inside and across its borders, it's a good time to get a local's take on how the country functions in a rough and tumble corner of the world. Meli Seval returns to explain how natio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Off the Beaten Track Emails, Amazon Adventures, and Maori Culture Updated: 2007-10-28 04:00:00 Description: Travel writer Don George joins Rick to field listener emails about travel to the developing world. We'll also get pointers for touring the massive Amazon River region of Brazil, where river transportation is like a non-stop party boat, and learn abou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Time and Money; Looking Up Relatives in Sicily Updated: 2007-10-21 04:00:00 Description: Listeners share secrets on traveling on a budget, and learn the price of being an over-worked American. Also, we'll get tips on researching family trees in Europe from two of our Sicilian friends, and look at the influence of Sicilian culture as an a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Podcast Special Updated: 2007-10-14 04:00:00 Description: Don George joins Rick to answer listener e-mails about different accommodation options around the world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Southern Exposure: New Zealand & Baja California, Mexico Updated: 2007-10-07 04:00:00 Description: Lonely Planet author Errol Hunt paints a vivid picture of his homeland, New Zealand, and its distinct social mix including the Polynesian Maori culture. And, for a sunny getaway closer to home, Rick explores Mexico's Baja California peninsula from it...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Podcast Special: Tibet with Michael Kohn Updated: 2007-09-30 04:00:00 Description: Lonely Planet author Michael Kohn updates us on the scene in Tibet, from the influence of the Chinese government over the indigenous Tibetan culture, to practical tips that will help travelers plan a trip there. For more information on Travel with R...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD First Impressions of India Updated: 2007-09-23 04:00:00 Description: Rick exchanges stories and tips on encountering India for the first time with Lonely Planet author Sarina Singh. From conquering India's train system, to enjoying Bollywood films, and learning to eat without utensils, they discuss issues that push tr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Madrid to Mauritius Updated: 2007-09-16 04:00:00 Description: Join Rick for an insider's guide to the Castille region of central Spain, and to the Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius. Sampling the sites of Toledo and Madrid, we get an understanding of what gives the heart of Spain its vibrant character. We'll bask...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Look East: Eastern Europe to Eastern Turkey Updated: 2007-09-09 04:00:00 Description: If you're looking to travel where the old has become new again you'll do well to look East. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, three of Rick's friends discuss their home countries of Hungary, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic and how to get the m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tony Wheeler's "Bad Lands" Updated: 2007-09-02 04:00:00 Description: Tony Wheeler's company writes guidebooks for practically every country on the planet -- including some that get very few visitors. On top of that, he's written up his latest adventures to some of the most dubious destinations in "Bad Lands: A Tourist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Guide to Back Door Amsterdam Updated: 2007-08-27 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with Lonely Planet author Andrew Bender about some of the lesser-known sites in Amsterdam. Andrew recommends exploring a few off-the-beaten-path attractions that even Rick hasn't visited, such as the DePijp Market in the south of the city,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Budapest Updated: 2007-08-19 04:00:00 Description: Just in time to celebrate Saint Stephen's Day with the Hungarians, we look at the enduring appeal of Hungary's capital city of Budapest. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, two Hungarian tour guides join Rick to take listener calls and explore w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Travel Writing with Don George; Cambodia Updated: 2007-08-12 04:00:00 Description: On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll hear about Cambodia's capital city of Phnom Penh from a travel author on assignment in Southeast Asia. And we'll learnr how to plan a visit to the misty Cambodian jungle and it's magnificent temples at An...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD North Meets South: British Ex-Pats on the Continent; Ski, Surf, and Settle in South America Updated: 2007-08-05 04:00:00 Description: On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we hear from three of Rick's friends who left Great Britain to make new homes in Spain, Italy and France. They'll tell us what it's like living as an 'ex-pat' on the Continent, and offer advice for Americans th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cuba - What's Next? Updated: 2007-07-29 04:00:00 Description: Now that Fidel Castro no longer heads the Cuban government, questions are emerging about whether Cuban authorities might start to relax control of its society, and how soon the US government might rescind its economic embargo on Cuba. On the next Tra...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD American Desert Road Trips; Bali, Indonesia Updated: 2007-07-22 04:00:00 Description: This week on Travel with Rick Steves we investigate vacation options -- near and far. We'll explore the American tradition of taking a road trip to the desert -- whether it's at a national park in Utah or among the lava fields of Hawaii's Big Island....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Barging Through France Updated: 2007-07-15 04:00:00 Description: The captain of a passenger barge based in Burgundy joins Rick to explain the fine art of cruising France's intimate network of canals and how this dimension of traveling through the French countryside brings with it new pleasures. And we'll hear stor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Edinburgh -- Cultural Heart of Scotland Updated: 2007-07-08 04:00:00 Description: One of Europe's most entertaining cities is also a great place for a civilized stroll around town. Join us for an insider's guide to Edinburgh with guides Anne Doig and Ken Hanley. Each year, they lead hundreds of Americans around Edinburgh, sharing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emerging Destinations & American Favorites: Route 66, New York City Updated: 2007-07-01 04:00:00 Description: Rick's friends from Lonely Planet publications join us to discuss exotic, emerging destinations around the world, and a fresh take on two American favorites. We'll look at maintaining the 20th century magic of the open road along U-S Route 66 and go ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Midsummer's Guide to Sweden Updated: 2007-06-17 04:00:00 Description: Stockholm-based tour guide Marita Bergman provides a glimpse into her home city, explaining how Swedish society is organized to provide for raising a familiy, and telling us how the Swedes celebrate the longest day of the year. We'll take listener ca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shaking off the Soviets in Eastern Europe and the 'Stans of Central Asia Updated: 2007-06-10 04:00:00 Description: After 40 years of Communism, the countries of Eastern Europe are coming into their own as the newest members of the European Union. We'll examine the dramatic changes to everyday life for the people of the former Soviet bloc countries and get an over...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Business Customs Updated: 2007-06-03 04:00:00 Description: Rick explores how some of the little things travelers do, or neglect to do, affect the way Americans are perceived in Europe. Author Mary Murray Bosrock, a specialist in intercultural communication and behavior, joins Rick to examine what's considere...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Alaska Overview & Road Tripping with the Kids Updated: 2007-05-27 04:00:00 Description: Alaska is a dream destination for many, but the cost and logistics of traveling to America's last frontier can seem almost as imposing as the spectacular scenery. Lonely Planet author Aaron Spitzer joins Rick to discuss travel options for first-timer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Rolf Potts: "Vagabonding" Updated: 2007-05-20 04:00:00 Description: Rick spends the hour with Rolf Potts, one of the sharpest minds among the new generation of travel writers and bloggers. Rick and Rolf take listener calls and compare notes on how to see the world "through the back door," and then stay a while; an ap...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Italy - North vs. South Updated: 2007-05-13 04:00:00 Description: Two of Rick's liveliest friends from Italy explain the regional differences between North and South, compare the loyalties, cuisine, accents, and attitudes of Italy's regions and show us how a common love of good food and soccer unites them. From ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prague Updated: 2007-05-06 04:00:00 Description: Prague has recently become one of Europe's most popular cities. Two tour guides based in Prague offer tips on avoiding the summer flood of tourists and finding the city's substantial old world charm - and bargains. They'll recommend day trips into ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dutch Tolerance and The Overworked American Updated: 2007-04-29 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with tour guide Ton Van Garderen from The Netherlands about how Amsterdam makes its "live and let live" libertine policies work and what's behind the Dutch reputation for being "tolerant." We'll also assess the state of the overworked Ame...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Earth Day 2007: Home Exchange; Hot Planet; Vanishing Places Updated: 2007-04-22 04:00:00 Description: For this year's Earth Day observance, we're getting close to some of the cool creatures on our hot planet. Rick meets Marty Essen, whose adventures to the far corners of the planet with his wife and love of sometimes-frightening critters were enough ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sicily: The Island of Organized Chaos Updated: 2007-04-08 04:00:00 Description: As a crossroads of cultulres for millenia, Sicily is emerging as one of the most vivid islands travelers can visit in Europe. Rick interviews two tour guide friends from Sicily on what makes their island home so distinctive from the rest of Italy and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago in Spain, Tourism in Iran Updated: 2007-04-01 04:00:00 Description: We learn about the Camino de Santiago de Compostela from a man who takes tourists on updated versions of this mideaval pilgrimage route and catch up with a Lonely Planet Iran researcher who finds that, despite the country's heavy-handed rulers, the I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spiritual Discoveries in your Travels: Hinduism 101 and Rumi 800 Updated: 2007-03-25 04:00:00 Description: Rick discusses Hinduism with a travel writer who learned lessons in the land of her ancestors and delves into the enduring appeal of an Islamic mystic known in the west as Rumi who is commemorating his 800th birthday. Listeners also share their exper...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Celtic colors, from Ulster to France Updated: 2007-03-18 04:00:00 Description: We're looking at different angles of Irish culture for St Patrick's Day. Rick practices the "gift of gab" with Stephen McPhilemy, a friend from the North of Ireland who spins a few yarns about Ulster, and explains how the long-boiled animosities amon...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cuba: What's Next? Updated: 2007-03-11 04:00:00 Description: Now that Fidel Castro no longer heads the Cuban government, questions are emerging about whether Cuban authorities might start to relax control of its society, and how soon the U.S. government might rescind its economic embargo on Cuba. On the next ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Afghanistan for Travelers and Adventure Cycling to Laos Updated: 2007-03-05 04:00:00 Description: You can't get much further off the beaten path than travelling to Afghanistan or Laos. We'll hear from Central Asia expert Paul Clammer who will give us a reality check on what travelers can expect from Afghanistan. Also, Willie Weir returns with mor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Canadian Arctic and Mardi Gras in New Orleans Updated: 2007-02-18 04:00:00 Description: We'll travel to opposite ends of our continent to learn about the appeal of the Canadian Arctic from a guidebook author who's made a home in Yellowknife and get a detailed guide to celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans, including how one French Quart...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Marrying Into Spain and a Glance at Greece Updated: 2007-02-11 04:00:00 Description: When travel leads to romance, a whole new life may be the result. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we meet an American woman who married a Spaniard and is now raising a family in the heart of Madrid. We'll also hear from an Australian tour gui...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD People's Guide to Mexico Updated: 2007-02-04 04:00:00 Description: During the "hippy days" of the 1970s, Carl Franz and Lorena Havens made a habit of driving from Washington state to Mexico in a VW van. The couple, who still spends the better part of each year exploring the back roads and magnetic appeal of Mexico, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Travel Calls with Don George & This Year in New Orleans Updated: 2007-01-21 04:00:00 Description: Rick chats with Don George from Lonely Planet publications about how Americans are being received overseas and investigates how interacting with the locals in our travels sometime means depending on the kindness of strangers. We'll also find out if ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hawaii for "malihinis" and a Cancun Update Updated: 2007-01-14 04:00:00 Description: Rick gets the latest info on what to look for while island-hopping in Hawaii from Lonely Planet's Sara Benson, and checks in with Gary Chandler who is in Mexico updating the Moon guidebook to Cancun and Cozumel. He'll report on how well the area is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eastern Europe - Then and Now Updated: 2007-01-07 04:00:00 Description: If you haven't seen Eastern Europe lately, you probably won't recognize it -- and that's just how the European Union wants it. Now that most of Eastern Europe is part of the E.U., the region is enjoying an extreme make-over. Looking at Eastern Eur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sri Lanka Updated: 2006-12-17 04:00:00 Description: In 2004, Sri Lanka became one of the countries hardest hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami as it suffered damage along much of its coastline. Two years later, Sri Lanka still has some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the world, plus colorful temple...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Encountering Sheep in your Travels Updated: 2006-12-10 04:00:00 Description: One of the delights of driving through the countryside is spotting sheep grazing in the fields. We'll learn about the sheep and lambs that dot the hills of rural Britain from an accomplished breeder who has created a popular tourist attraction on his...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adventures in the Southern Hemisphere: Peru and Fiji Updated: 2006-12-03 04:00:00 Description: We're looking high and low for adventures in the Southern Hemisphere on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. Adventure travel specialist Kurt Kutay (koo-TYE) fills us in on Peru's attractions, such as trekking to Machu Picchu in the Andes, and in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Visiting Vienna Updated: 2006-11-26 04:00:00 Description: If there's one city that knows how to enjoy the everyday pleasures of life, it's Vienna. From experiencing its café culture to getting an affordable ticket to the Opera, we'll find out what makes Vienna shine as one of the world's most gracefu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Comfort Food Updated: 2006-11-19 04:00:00 Description: Some of the best souvenirs you can gather from your travels reside on your taste buds. On the next Travel with Rick Steves, Rick explores some of the comfort foods that his European friends enjoy in Paris, Madrid, and Tuscany, and how you can enjo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bernard-Henri Levy, Part Deux Updated: 2006-11-12 04:00:00 Description: Could Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Touring South Africa Updated: 2006-11-05 04:00:00 Description: In recent years, South Africa has awakened from its Apartheid-induced embargo to become one of the continent's most popular destinations. There's plenty to experience with its local cultures and spectacular natural beauty, but it's not really the kin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nicaragua Updated: 2006-10-29 04:00:00 Description: Because it had a tense relationship with the United States for many years, Nicaragua remains a rather mysterious destination for many Norte Americanos. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Rick chats with Randall Wood, who married into the cult...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Architecture in your European Travels Updated: 2006-10-15 04:00:00 Description: Knowing what's behind the walls, as well as what goes into them, can be quite the illuminating experience. Rick invites architecture professor Kathryn Rogers Merlino from the University of Washington to help make sense of flying buttresses and Roman ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sicily & Germany's Black Forest Updated: 2006-10-08 04:00:00 Description: If you like the people, tempo, and joy of living you find in Italy then you'll love Sicily. But for some Americans, the frenzied yet laid-back style of Italy's big southern island can be a bit overwhelming. So on this week's Travel with Rick Steves l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Eastern Germany Updated: 2006-10-01 04:00:00 Description: Christoph Dressler was raised a few miles east of the Berlin wall. He now earns a living taking tourists around his re-unified country. This week on Travel with Rick Steves, he describes the scene that few American tourists ever experience in the E...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Armenia Updated: 2006-09-17 04:00:00 Description: (note: Sept 21 is Armenian Independence Day) It's one of the newest nations in the world, and one of its oldest civilizations. And this week, Armenia is celebrating 15 years as an independent republic. We'll find out why it's a classic "back door" de...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Spain Updated: 2006-09-10 04:00:00 Description: You probably already know that the flamenco, Sunday evening bullfights, tapas, and sangria are some of the flavors of Spain. Now, as part of the European Union, Spain is a re-energized democracy that might also provide us examples for coping with t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sabbaticals Updated: 2006-08-27 04:00:00 Description: It's long been a tradition in academia and many religious institutions. But it turns out anyone can benefit from a little time off the regular routine for a "sabbatical." On the next Travel with Rick Steves, we examine the practicalities and b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hungary Updated: 2006-08-20 04:00:00 Description: (note: Aug 20 is Hungary's Constitution Day national holiday) Whether you're up for a night at the opera, or a day "taking the curative waters" at a hot spring, Hungary has a classy way of making you feel welcome. And its hearty wine and cuisine wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ken Hanley's Scotland Updated: 2006-08-13 04:00:00 Description: On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Rick updates our itineraries on Scotland with native-born tour guide Ken Hanley. They discuss the tensions Scotland has had over the years with England, and take listener calls about visiting the trendy citie...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD RV Travel & Adventure Bicycling in Laos & Northern Thailand Updated: 2006-08-06 04:00:00 Description: We're exploring both ends of the transportation spectrum on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. Rick learns about the R-V subculture from Chuck Woodbury, who runs an online site for R-V travel. Chuck says that R-V camping has become a popular wa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Naples and the Amalfi Coast Updated: 2006-07-23 04:00:00 Description: You really haven't seen Italy until you travel south to Naples. It's one of the most intense and chaotic urban scenes in all of Europe. So American-born tour guide Nina Bernardo, who now lives there, joins us to help clear the misconcepti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD French Culture 201 for the American Traveler Updated: 2006-07-16 04:00:00 Description: (note: Bastille Day, the major French national holiday, is July 14) When you examine the tensions that sometimes arise between Americans and the French, many of them come from the different ways our two cultures operate. On this week's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Small Wonders: Belgium & Belize Updated: 2006-07-09 04:00:00 Description: Good things often come in small packages. This week on Travel with Rick Steves, we'll investigate two small countries in Europe and Latin America that are often overlooked as destinations in their own right. Belgium has been in the center...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Las Vegas & Yosemite Updated: 2006-07-02 04:00:00 Description: We're looking at two of America's most popular getaways on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. We'll get the latest on one of the world's hottest destinations -- Las Vegas, Nevada, where high stakes entertainment has replaced the ultra-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two "Wild and Crazy" Countries: Slovenia & Croatia Updated: 2006-06-25 04:00:00 Description: (note: June 25 is National Day in Slovenia; and it is also statehood day in Croatia - they each declared independence from Yugoslavia 15 years ago -- in 1991. ) They're celebrating 15 years of independence in Slovenia and Croatia, and we're ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Meeting the Maasai in East Africa Updated: 2006-06-18 04:00:00 Description: Get up close to African wildlife and forge an emotional connection with an ancient indigenous culture as we explore what it takes to go on an eco-friendly safari. A representative of the Maasai (mah-SIGH) people and the head of an adventure travel ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD From Turkey to the Persian Gulf Updated: 2006-06-11 04:00:00 Description: Adventurous travelers know that Turkey is the welcoming entree to a secularized Muslim society. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, tour guide Lale Surman Aran (LAH-lay SOOR-man ah-RAHN) joins Rick to help plan listeners' sight seeing itiner...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tuscany & Umbria Updated: 2006-06-04 04:00:00 Description: Take a holiday to Mona Lisa's backyard on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. We'll examine the enormous appeal of Italy's Tuscany region, and its quieter neighbor Umbria. Rick chats with Cecelia Bottai (cha-CHEE-lia bo-TYE), a winemaker from Or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Arthur Frommer Updated: 2006-05-28 04:00:00 Description: It's been almost 50 years since Arthur Frommer (FROE-mer) first published his groundbreaking travel guidebook "Europe on Five Dollars a Day." In the 1970s, Frommer's books helped instruct a young Rick Steves how to travel light, on a tight budget,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tour Industry Insider Updated: 2006-05-21 04:00:00 Description: Is an organized tour right for you? This week, Rick explores the advantages of, and some potential problems with, "big bus tourism," with industry consultant Rick Hazen. He offers tips on safeguarding against potential rip-offs, and explains how th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mexico City and the Yucatan Updated: 2006-05-07 04:00:00 Description: This week, Rick discusses the appeal of our neighbors in Mexico, from the frenzy of its must-see capital to the deep blue waters and nightlife around Cancun, and the Mayan artifacts of the Yucatan Peninsula. Plus, we'll take listener calls from peop...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Royalty Updated: 2006-04-30 04:00:00 Description: Rick removes some of the mystery, but not the glamour, of European Royalty with help from guests Roy Nichols and Norway's Princess Martha Louise. Tour guide Roy Nichols gives Rick an overview of the British royal family and discusses why they rem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ethical Travels on a Green Planet Updated: 2006-04-23 04:00:00 Description: Does travel have to be bad for the environment? Does eco-tourism really help the planet -- or just hurt it less? What's an ethical traveler to do? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves we'll discuss the goals and impacts of eco-tourism with Jeff Gre...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Traveling with a Musical Theme Updated: 2006-04-16 04:00:00 Description: 2006 is being celebrated as Mozart's 250th birthday, reminding us that your next destination's music scene can provide a theme (pun intended) for your trip. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, our guest is Margaret Hemmen, a profess...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Insider's Guide to Paris Updated: 2006-04-09 04:00:00 Description: When Ella Fitzgerald sang "April in Paris," she knew the perfect place to combine fresh flowers, spring showers, and romance. Half a century later, no other city comes close. Whether you're dreaming of your first trip to Paris, or planning ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD English Gardens Updated: 2006-03-26 04:00:00 Description: What better way to enjoy the world in bloom than to wander through an English country garden? Rick Steves asks British tour guide Roy Nichols about the English passion for elaborate gardens. Then Rick and Roy take listener calls and share tips to he...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bernard-Henri Levy, author of American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville. Updated: 2006-03-19 04:00:00 Description: Rick Steves meets French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, a household name in his home country (where they simply call him "BHL"). During the height of recent tensions between political factions in the US and "old Europe," BHL trav...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ireland, Revisited Updated: 2006-03-12 04:00:00 Description: From the deep green, rocky hills to the evocative smell of a peat log burning in the fireplace, you'll know you're in Ireland. But it's the people that every visitor remembers best, whether you visit the touristy destinations like the Ring of Kerry...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Egypt Updated: 2006-03-05 04:00:00 Description: Egypt is a land of mysteries -- and the biggest mystery travelers face is what to expect while visiting there. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Colin Clement joins Rick from his home in Alexandria, Egypt to take your calls and discuss how you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD World Cup Soccer 2006 Updated: 2006-02-26 04:00:00 Description: After Italy hosts the Winter Olympics, Germany heats up for the championship games of the World Cup soccer tournament in June. On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, Rick assembles a panel of European soccer fanatics to explain what the excitement ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD River Rafting in Idaho & Four Corners USA Updated: 2006-02-19 04:00:00 Description: 200 years ago, Lewis and Clark charted the rivers of what is now Northwestern America. In the 21st Century, travelers seek the same mountains and rivers to get away from their crowded urban lives. Rick discusses the basics of back-country river rafti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Putting Together the Newspaper Travel Section Updated: 2006-02-05 04:00:00 Description: Millions of people scratch their travel itch each week by reading their newspaper's travel section. Rick takes us behind the scenes at the San Francisco Chronicle to find out what its senior travel editor is looking for as he assembles the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Changing Face of Berlin and Gay/Lesbian Travel with Ed Salvato Updated: 2006-01-29 04:00:00 Description: In the past decade and a half, Berlin has re-emerged as one of Europe's major capitals -- it's changing so quickly even tourism officials have difficulty keeping up. Rick gets the latest on Berlin 's rebirth from EurAide's Lee Evans. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring Mexico's Pacific Coast and An American Singer in Istanbul Updated: 2006-01-22 04:00:00 Description: Mexico is the perfect destination for North Americans seeking sun, fun, and a colorful, distinctive culture. Rick explores some of the popular Pacific coast destinations of Mexico, from Puerto Vallarta down to Acapulco and Oaxaca (wah-HAH-ka), with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Insiders Guide to Greece Updated: 2006-01-15 04:00:00 Description: From the newly spruced up capital of Athens , to the sun-drenched villages of the mainland and the islands, it's no myth that Greece is a pleasure to experience. Greece provides countless opportunities for travelers to experience its rich history in ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cortona and Fear of Flying Updated: 2006-01-08 04:00:00 Description: Italy has become one of the hottest destinations for European travel -- and for good reason. Smart travelers know how to avoid crowds and, as a result, enjoy a genuine experience of Italy. Rick chats with a local from Cortona, the hilltown known to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Growing up Under Communism Updated: 2006-01-01 04:00:00 Description: We'll visit with three of Rick Steves' tour guide friends from Eastern Europe. We'll find out what it was like being raised in different types of Communist countries, and how their lives have changed since capitalism was introduced to Poland and the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Christmas in Europe Updated: 2005-12-25 04:00:00 Description: Join us this holiday season for Travel with Rick Steves Christmas in Europe radio special! During the program, Rick hears how his European friends prepare for and celebrate Christmas. Listeners learn the common threads of religious tradition and fami...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Discovering "A Sense of Place" Updated: 2005-12-11 04:00:00 Description: Travel journalist Michael Shapiro set out on a literary project to interview 18 travel authors to see what makes their work such a pleasure. He turned his interviews into a book called "A Sense of Place." This week, Rick turns the tables on Mic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Honduras Overview and an American in Rio Updated: 2005-12-04 04:00:00 Description: If you like to travel off the beaten track, and want to get the most out of your travel dollar, Honduras might be just the ticket. This week, Rick learns from guidebook author Chris Humphrey about Honduras -- a laid back part of Central America with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ireland, North and South Updated: 2005-11-27 04:00:00 Description: This week we will talk about Ireland with two of Rick's tour guide friends from the North and South. We'll find out how much Ireland has changed in recent years due to its impressive economic surge. The cost of travel has skyrocketed for Americans, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD French Food and Faux Pas Updated: 2005-11-20 04:00:00 Description: This week, we'll learn some of the basics of eating out in France and how to enjoy such foods as crèpes, escargot, truffles and steak tartare. But the culture of everyday life in France is different enough for travelers that it sometimes causes ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Adventure Divas in Cuba, and Ask the Pilot about Flight Safety Updated: 2005-11-13 04:00:00 Description: afety This week, we will "Ask the Pilot" about how an over-active imagination can create a fear of flying. Commercial pilot, author, and salon.com columnist Patrick Smith joins Rick to explain what's going on from the cockpit to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD An Insider's Guide to The French Riviera Updated: 2005-11-06 04:00:00 Description: Mention the French Riviera, and images of glamorous celebrities may come to mind. But the Mediterranean coast of France was also the inspiration for some of the great impressionist and modern artists, and has plenty of charm to spare year-round for a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring the World Through Religion Updated: 2005-10-30 04:00:00 Description: Rick learns about Islam -- where it's commonly practiced in Turkey from friends who live in Istanbul. He then places a call to Rome to chat with a resident of that city's little-known Jewish Ghetto, whose family emigrated there from Jerusalem two ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Belize and Alpine Ski and Lake Resorts Updated: 2005-10-23 04:00:00 Description: This week, Rick Steves learns about Belize, Central America's relatively new country, from guidebook author Joshua Berman. It's a little bit Caribbean, a little bit Latin American, and all with a British heritage. Then, European tour guide Donald...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mexico City & the Yucatan Updated: 2005-10-16 04:00:00 Description: This week, Rick discusses the appeal of our neighbors in Mexico, from the frenzy of its must-see capital to the deep blue waters and nightlife around Cancun, and the Mayan artifacts of the Yucatan Peninsula. Plus, we'll take listener calls from peo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Off the Beaten Track: Galapagos, Central Asia, and Southwest USA Updated: 2005-10-09 04:00:00 Description: A traveler can experience a true sense of discovery by venturing "off the beaten path" into places not often visited by the average vacationer. And that's what we're doing on the next Travel with Rick Steves. This week, Rick takes us around...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Panama and Renting a French Country Home Updated: 2005-10-02 04:00:00 Description: Guidebook Author William Friar spent his childhood in Panama, and lets us know about post-Noriega Panama...where one U.S. dollar will buy you dinner. He'll also discuss how travelers can easily find a tropical landscape shared more by birds and butt...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Prague Updated: 2005-09-25 04:00:00 Description: Prague is so popular with western visitors, and we'll find out why from Tour Guide Honza Vihan, a native of the golden city of a hundred spires. Rick also makes time for listener calls, including one report about their month in Egypt. Rick calls a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Accessible Europe and Roadtrips in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest Updated: 2005-09-18 04:00:00 Description: A trip to the cobblestoned streets of Europe can be a nightmare for anyone in a wheelchair or who has difficulty walking. This week, Rick Steves talks to Ken Plattner, an activist for disabled persons. Ken recently teamed with Rick to create a guideb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD London & Bermuda Updated: 2005-09-04 04:00:00 Description: Rick will get an insider's view of London from Gillian Chadwick, a certified blue badge guide. She and Rick share pointers on what's new and how to get the most out of this crowded, expensive, and amazing city. Then Rick heads west to Bermuda with g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Argentina and Travel Writing Updated: 2005-08-28 04:00:00 Description: One place Americans can find European-style charm at bargain prices is by flying south -- to Argentina. On the next Travel with Rick Steves, Rick learns why tour guide Robert Wright found Buenos Aires so irresistible that he ended up moving there f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD To Tour or not to Tour? Updated: 2005-08-21 04:00:00 Description: Suggestions for renting a car and finding mom and pop inns in Scotland? (Carolyn in Oregon) What's the right etiquette for meeting distant relatives in Europe? (Stephanie, Salt Lake City) Looking for info on visiting Luxemb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Amore in Italia Updated: 2005-08-14 04:00:00 Description: It's hard to beat Italy as a romantic destination, unless you actually fall in love and make it your home. Rick chats with two American women who have married Italian men and settled in Italy. Former Seattleite Lisa Anderson describes her experience...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Slovenia and the American Southwest Updated: 2005-08-07 04:00:00 Description: Yearning for some of the lesser-explored adventures at home and overseas? Today we will learn about the country of Slovenia, where the slow food movement and the polka are popular. And, we get ideas for exploring the back roads of the American desert...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Costa Rica Updated: 2005-07-31 04:00:00 Description: Costa Rica stands out from its neighbors in Central America due to its relatively stable government and high standard of living. It's a favorite destination for North Americans because of its dedication to preservation. Erin Van Rheenen spent enough ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Italian Wine Updated: 2005-07-24 04:00:00 Description: This week, Rick learns the fine points of sampling fine wine with vintner Cecelia Bottai (che-CHEE_lya bo-TYE) and Ruth Arista (ar-REES-ta). Cecelia's vineyards have been growing grapes for 2000 years in Italy's Umbria region, and Ru...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Netherlands and Oceania Updated: 2005-07-17 04:00:00 Description: The sea helps define two destinations Rick discusses with his guests on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. Netherlands is one of the real powerhouses of Europe, despite its small geography. You'll find industrial innovation, Spring flower...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Americans in France Updated: 2005-07-10 04:00:00 Description: What kind of reaction do you get when you mention France? During the program, Rick and his guest Steve Smith, an American who divides his time between Seattle and Burgundy, will look at how Americans can understand France on its own terms, and becom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Turkey and the United States Southeast Updated: 2005-07-03 04:00:00 Description: Travelers to both Turkey and Dixie have one thing in common: they come back from their trips full of stories and enthusiasm for the people they met. This week we will meet a married tour guide couple from Istanbul, Turkey who are here to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ecuador & Traveling Around the World in 80 Dates Updated: 2005-06-26 04:00:00 Description: From the newly-beautified old town district of Quito two miles high in the Andes to the ecological marvels of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is one of South America's must-experience treats for any world traveler. So how can you make contact with th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Japan & More USA Road Trips Updated: 2005-06-19 04:00:00 Description: Japan has long held a fascination for travelers from around the world. But its culture and language have often proved impenetrable for outsiders. This week we'll get an insider's perspective on having a rich experience when traveling to Japan. Ruth K...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Packing Light & The South Pacific Updated: 2005-06-05 04:00:00 Description: How can you travel for ten weeks with one suitcase? Rick says it is important to travel light, and to pack only one carry-on's worth of clothes and accessories. He shares packing tips for different climates, and learns about packing light for women f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Scotland Updated: 2005-05-29 04:00:00 Description: Rick learns about the history and present-day allure of the Scottish highlands from Arthur Smith, a proprietor and true gentleman of the auld cloth, who ran a bed and breakfast in Glencoe, Scotland until his recent passing. Rick then fields calls fro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Poland Updated: 2005-05-15 04:00:00 Description: Rick learns how quickly Poland has modernized in the past ten years in a conversation with Polish tour guide Kasia Derlicka. Kasia offers ideas for travelers investigating genealogical roots and history and explains some of the soul of Poland, as re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD North America Road Trips; Wales Updated: 2005-05-08 04:00:00 Description: Rick learns about the charms of Wales from Welshman Martin DeLandowicz, and attempts to speak some otherwise undecipherable phrases in the Welsh Celtic language; also, Rick chats with Jamie Jensen for the first time, author of an extensive guidebook ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cuba Updated: 2005-05-01 04:00:00 Description: Rick discusses travel to Cuba, and how and why Americans vacation there despite the official embargo. Christopher P. Baker, author of Moon Handbooks: Cuba, will join Rick in explaining what travelers will discover when visiting this fascinating desti...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD European Food Culture Updated: 2005-04-24 04:00:00 Description: Rick shares some of his delicacy discoveries found in different parts of Europe that make travel a gastronomic treat. Tour guide Jamie Blair Gould discusses different kinds of Italian olives and olive oils, and describes where he lives. Then, he and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Egypt, Travel Agent 101 Updated: 2005-04-17 04:00:00 Description: Rick will interview tour guide Colin Clement about the highlights of traveling to Egypt, and travel agent Elizabeth Holmes about recent changes to the travel industry. We'll also take calls from travelers planning their summer vacations, and listen ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Traveling By Bike and Nepal Updated: 2005-04-10 04:00:00 Description: On the debut broadcast of Travel with Rick Steves, Rick learns how a bicycle can get you into more places than you'd ever expect from adventure bicycling enthusiast Willie Weir, and explores the magic of trekking the Himalayans in Nepal with Moon Han...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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